Intestinal anisakiasis can cause intussusception in adults: an extremely rare condition

World J Gastroenterol. 2010 Apr 14;16(14):1804-7. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i14.1804.

Abstract

We report an extremely rare case of adult intussusception caused by anisakiasis. A 41-year-old man was admitted into our hospital for right lower abdominal colicky pain. Ultrasonography and computed tomography revealed the presence of intussusception. As pneumo-dynamic resolution by colonoscopy failed, surgery was performed. The anisakis body was found in the submucosal layer of the resection specimen. The patient was discharged 9 d after the operation. Anisakiasis may cause intussusception in any country where sushi or sashimi now exists as a popular food. If suspicious, detailed clinical interview as to food intake prior to symptom development is crucial.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Anisakiasis / complications*
  • Anisakiasis / diagnosis
  • Fishes / parasitology
  • Food Parasitology
  • Humans
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Intussusception / parasitology
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Male